A decision to defer extending a comprehensive state health insurance scheme to the expatriate community in Qatar means that private insurance companies will be able to tap into the segment for at least another 18 months.
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Economic update | Kuwait eyes investment surge
18 Mar 2015
Long in the offing, a new FDI law, which aims to improve Kuwait’s business climate and reduce obstacles to market entry, is set to play a key role in underpinning investment growth.
Articles & Analysis | Dubai's DIA now the busiest airport in the world in terms of international passengers from The Report: Dubai 2015
In December 2014, Dubai International Airport (DIA) emerged as the busiest airport in the world for crossborder passengers, surpassing London’s Heathrow airport, according to The Guardian, with 70.5m international passengers, compared to 68.1m at Heathrow. This was despite a reduction in traffic due to runway renovations, making it likely that Dubai...
Articles & Analysis | Getting public infrastructure online is a key goal prior to Dubai hosting Expo 2020 from The Report: Dubai 2015
Much of Dubai’s appeal is rooted in its ability to offer easy access to local, regional and international markets around the clock. Indeed, the rapid rise of the emirate owes a lot to its ability to introduce efficient transport infrastructure and trade networks. From its flagship airline carrier, Emirates, to its showpiece port, Jebel Ali – the largest container...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman and Executive Director, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA): Interview from The Report: Dubai 2015
What opportunities lie ahead for increased private sector participation in Dubai’s large-scale transport infrastructure projects?
Articles & Analysis | New innovations speeding Dubai's commuter traffic from The Report: Dubai 2015
Although Dubai has placed an emphasis on public transport, road congestion and private vehicle use remains a challenge for the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The share of mass transit in public mobility rose from 6% in 2006 to 13% in 2013, but the residents of the emirate still rely heavily on private transport.